Mike v. Matt Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:35:36 -0500 https://www.mikevmatt.com en-us © 2026 Mike v. Matt yes 426ed657-4cbb-5603-8591-47a4cc4f0c52 Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett https://storage.buzzsprout.com/c2au9ehrb7f5m3z5yppzpqalzckk?.jpg Mike v. Matt My world is duller than most My world is duller than most New year, new us. The gentlemen talk at length about color blindness and the American love affair with the automobile.

]]> New year, new us. The gentlemen talk at length about color blindness and the American love affair with the automobile.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-16491592 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1949 58 full true I think I got confused by Doctor Who I think I got confused by Doctor Who The gentlemen discuss the most bizarre conspiracy theories they learned on their broad survey of the Internet.

**Disclaimer: This podcast discusses conspiracy theories for entertainment purposes. Mike and Matt are not supporting these ideas. Do your own research.**


]]> The gentlemen discuss the most bizarre conspiracy theories they learned on their broad survey of the Internet.

**Disclaimer: This podcast discusses conspiracy theories for entertainment purposes. Mike and Matt are not supporting these ideas. Do your own research.**


]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-16275846 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1930 57 full true Sorry, I thought it would be funny Sorry, I thought it would be funny The boys break down some of their favorite conspiracy theories and generally complain.

**Disclaimer: This podcast discusses conspiracy theories for entertainment purposes. Mike and Matt are not supporting these ideas. Do your own research.**

]]> The boys break down some of their favorite conspiracy theories and generally complain.

**Disclaimer: This podcast discusses conspiracy theories for entertainment purposes. Mike and Matt are not supporting these ideas. Do your own research.**

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-16215237 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1873 56 full true You have to power through the itch You have to power through the itch After a long break, the boys return to discuss conspiracy theories. They used to be fun, but now are more real and scary. We discuss the hidden forces at work behind our daily media consumption.

**Disclaimer: This podcast discusses conspiracy theories for entertainment purposes. Mike and Matt are not supporting these ideas. Do your own research.**

]]> After a long break, the boys return to discuss conspiracy theories. They used to be fun, but now are more real and scary. We discuss the hidden forces at work behind our daily media consumption.

**Disclaimer: This podcast discusses conspiracy theories for entertainment purposes. Mike and Matt are not supporting these ideas. Do your own research.**

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-16113052 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1743 55 full true Be ready to be amazed Be ready to be amazed The gentlemen continue to talk about Adam Savage's book Every Tool's a Hammer. This quickly devolves into a discussion about the power and importance of rabbit holes. Matt poorly reads excerpts. And then they talk about the usage and importance of the mundane list. And summer projects.

]]> The gentlemen continue to talk about Adam Savage's book Every Tool's a Hammer. This quickly devolves into a discussion about the power and importance of rabbit holes. Matt poorly reads excerpts. And then they talk about the usage and importance of the mundane list. And summer projects.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-15404694 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1847 54 full true Capital “M” Maker Capital “M” Maker The boys get an update on Matt’s descent into old man-hood and discuss the Adam Savage book, Every Tool’s a Hammer.

]]> The boys get an update on Matt’s descent into old man-hood and discuss the Adam Savage book, Every Tool’s a Hammer.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-15124556 Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 1472 53 full true Path of Totality Path of Totality Mike very patiently explains to Matt how the sun works after the recent eclipse. And the boys talk about the recent movie Civil War and our impending doom.

]]> Mike very patiently explains to Matt how the sun works after the recent eclipse. And the boys talk about the recent movie Civil War and our impending doom.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-15046789 Fri, 10 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2006 52 full true Not our best work Not our best work After a lengthy hiatus, the boys return to discuss preparation for the inevitable impending disaster and subsequent societal collapse. 

]]> After a lengthy hiatus, the boys return to discuss preparation for the inevitable impending disaster and subsequent societal collapse. 

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-14180572 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1933 51 full true Spring Break Spring Break The boys return from respective Spring Break trips with their sons. No, they did not head to Ft. Lauderdale to relive the misadventures of the 80s, but they did manage to have some fun and spread some hardscrabble lessons to the younger generation. Also, episode 50!

]]> The boys return from respective Spring Break trips with their sons. No, they did not head to Ft. Lauderdale to relive the misadventures of the 80s, but they did manage to have some fun and spread some hardscrabble lessons to the younger generation. Also, episode 50!

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-12711613 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2221 50 full true Blame our parents Blame our parents Mike and Matt talk about movies they perhaps were allowed to watch a bit too young. And how they’ve revisited that sin upon their own children. But then again, perhaps this is all another example of how the 80s were not a child-friendly decade.

]]> Mike and Matt talk about movies they perhaps were allowed to watch a bit too young. And how they’ve revisited that sin upon their own children. But then again, perhaps this is all another example of how the 80s were not a child-friendly decade.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-12524679 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1838 49 full true Metal for the Masses Metal for the Masses The boys discuss the return of live music in a post-COVID world. They reminisce about concerts in their younger years and what they’d like to see before they die.

]]> The boys discuss the return of live music in a post-COVID world. They reminisce about concerts in their younger years and what they’d like to see before they die.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-12309144 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2055 48 full true Woefully Unprepared Woefully Unprepared In light of recent events both real (spy balloons, earthquakes) and imagined (The Last of Us), the boys revisit an old favorite topic: Disasters. Would they survive? Would they even try? What are their favorite scenarios? Why don’t old science fiction novels hold up? Tune in for all the exciting details.

]]> In light of recent events both real (spy balloons, earthquakes) and imagined (The Last of Us), the boys revisit an old favorite topic: Disasters. Would they survive? Would they even try? What are their favorite scenarios? Why don’t old science fiction novels hold up? Tune in for all the exciting details.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-12250706 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2302 47 full true Welcome Race Fans! Welcome Race Fans! It’s been a long time, but the boys are back. Mike and Matt discuss their latest obsession with Gran Turismo, while also talking about the weather and Mike’s inability to stay home for any length of time.

]]> It’s been a long time, but the boys are back. Mike and Matt discuss their latest obsession with Gran Turismo, while also talking about the weather and Mike’s inability to stay home for any length of time.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-12162576 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2221 46 full true Look at you, talking to people Look at you, talking to people The boys take up the challenge to buy random comics and discuss. They explore the changes in the experience since childhood and also lament the difficulties in buying issue #1.

]]> The boys take up the challenge to buy random comics and discuss. They explore the changes in the experience since childhood and also lament the difficulties in buying issue #1.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-11874908 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:00:00 -0500 1927 45 full true Like an eight year old psychopath Like an eight year old psychopath The boys round our their conversations about villains by discussing comic books. Mike attempts to educate Matt about the history of comics with little success. A new challenge is introduced for next episode.

]]> The boys round our their conversations about villains by discussing comic books. Mike attempts to educate Matt about the history of comics with little success. A new challenge is introduced for next episode.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-11737655 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0500 2322 44 full true Not a Harry Potter Movie Guy Not a Harry Potter Movie Guy Join the boys on a long, meandering conversation about the best villains in literature. 

]]> Join the boys on a long, meandering conversation about the best villains in literature. 

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-11617216 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2388 43 full true Lion-O is the Antichrist Lion-O is the Antichrist Having exhausted their memories of television villains, the boys jump to the big screen. And this time, they are recording in person. Listen as these two discuss movie villains over the years while struggling with technical difficulties.


]]> Having exhausted their memories of television villains, the boys jump to the big screen. And this time, they are recording in person. Listen as these two discuss movie villains over the years while struggling with technical difficulties.


]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-11523822 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 1810 42 full true Trust us, we’ve seen it all Trust us, we’ve seen it all The gentlemen discuss their favorite television villains. The conversation quickly devolves into an existential re-examination of their childhood memories as they start to question everything they learned as a child. Hilarity ensues.

]]> The gentlemen discuss their favorite television villains. The conversation quickly devolves into an existential re-examination of their childhood memories as they start to question everything they learned as a child. Hilarity ensues.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-11479563 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2391 41 full true You’re never going to get everything on your list You’re never going to get everything on your list The boys talk Gencon–giving their recollections from history and a recap from this year’s trip to the Best Four Days in Gaming. Hold on for high nerdery as we get our rhythm back for fall.

]]> The boys talk Gencon–giving their recollections from history and a recap from this year’s trip to the Best Four Days in Gaming. Hold on for high nerdery as we get our rhythm back for fall.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-11231853 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2040 40 full true Postcards of weird, beautiful things Postcards of weird, beautiful things The gentlemen return from the road, recounting tales from their summer travels. Sit tight and be regaled with descriptions of infectious disease, pickled shark meat, golf carts at Versailles, hippie music festivals, and terrible traffic.

]]> The gentlemen return from the road, recounting tales from their summer travels. Sit tight and be regaled with descriptions of infectious disease, pickled shark meat, golf carts at Versailles, hippie music festivals, and terrible traffic.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-11038208 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2731 39 full true A certain moral flexibility A certain moral flexibility The boys return from adventures to discuss the remaining episodes in Volume 3 of the Netflix animated anthology series, Love, Death, and Robots. They pick their favorite and most reviled. They also dive into their past history as part of Special Forces.

]]> The boys return from adventures to discuss the remaining episodes in Volume 3 of the Netflix animated anthology series, Love, Death, and Robots. They pick their favorite and most reviled. They also dive into their past history as part of Special Forces.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-10877893 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1561 38 full true Now for round 3 Now for round 3 Back after another, even longer hiatus, the boys discuss volume 3 of the Netflix series Love, Death and Robots. More interruptions in schedule to follow, given the exciting activities both gentlemen have planned for the summer. But stay tuned for additional media reviews and delightful banter.

]]> Back after another, even longer hiatus, the boys discuss volume 3 of the Netflix series Love, Death and Robots. More interruptions in schedule to follow, given the exciting activities both gentlemen have planned for the summer. But stay tuned for additional media reviews and delightful banter.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-10869841 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1450 37 full true Way too young for this Way too young for this After a brief spring hiatus, your hosts return to discuss the works of Stephen King. The boys agree reading this had a huge impact on their adolescent development. And likely broke their brains by too much exposure to horror too young. But then, everything was already pretty horrible in the 1980s.

]]> After a brief spring hiatus, your hosts return to discuss the works of Stephen King. The boys agree reading this had a huge impact on their adolescent development. And likely broke their brains by too much exposure to horror too young. But then, everything was already pretty horrible in the 1980s.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-10499530 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2151 36 full true Scar Tissue in My Brain Scar Tissue in My Brain The boys recount their experiences with video games of the modern era (i.e. since they’ve had kids). Both realize they’ve collected more games than they will ever finish and basically only have time for games they can play in five minute chunks. Mike introduces the concept of “family time” and Matt predicts his short lived obsession with Elden Ring. Also, Breath of the Wild is the greatest game of all time.

]]> The boys recount their experiences with video games of the modern era (i.e. since they’ve had kids). Both realize they’ve collected more games than they will ever finish and basically only have time for games they can play in five minute chunks. Mike introduces the concept of “family time” and Matt predicts his short lived obsession with Elden Ring. Also, Breath of the Wild is the greatest game of all time.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-10269198 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1798 35 full true Why would you choose anything else? Why would you choose anything else? In part two of video game nostalgia, the gentlemen explore video games of their early adulthood. How the PS2 was a game changer and DVD players used to be something. And how it was still possible to have fun in a world before everything had an HDMI port. Mike expresses his disdain for video game sequels. Matt reminisces about the Palm Pilot ecosystem.


]]> In part two of video game nostalgia, the gentlemen explore video games of their early adulthood. How the PS2 was a game changer and DVD players used to be something. And how it was still possible to have fun in a world before everything had an HDMI port. Mike expresses his disdain for video game sequels. Matt reminisces about the Palm Pilot ecosystem.


]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-10158929 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1878 34 full true Never a camera when you need it Never a camera when you need it In part one of a three part series (at least), Mike and Matt discuss the video games of their youth. After a brief discussion of amateur meteorology. Spans the early consoles, roller rink arcades, and primitive computers.

]]> In part one of a three part series (at least), Mike and Matt discuss the video games of their youth. After a brief discussion of amateur meteorology. Spans the early consoles, roller rink arcades, and primitive computers.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-10013048 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0500 2039 33 full true Six Pixel Man Six Pixel Man Mike and Matt discuss how growing up now is very different vs thirty years ago. Some things are better, other things are much, much worse. We may not understand kids today, but at least we are willing to admit it.

]]> Mike and Matt discuss how growing up now is very different vs thirty years ago. Some things are better, other things are much, much worse. We may not understand kids today, but at least we are willing to admit it.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-9999683 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1838 32 full true Asteroids, and volcanoes, and zombies, oh my! Asteroids, and volcanoes, and zombies, oh my! Mike and Matt explore the end of the world. Hilarity ensues.

Items discussed:

]]> Mike and Matt explore the end of the world. Hilarity ensues.

Items discussed:

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-9841771 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500 2370 31 full true I wouldn’t call it living I wouldn’t call it living Mike and Matt discuss 2021, the year that was. The boys explore those things they most enjoyed in the past year. Items discussed:

]]> Mike and Matt discuss 2021, the year that was. The boys explore those things they most enjoyed in the past year. Items discussed:

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-9829083 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500 1631 30 full true There must be off gassing, right? There must be off gassing, right? Mike and Matt intended on discussing a holiday gift guide of their favorite things, but quickly became derailed with discussing the Greek alphabet, misadventures in shipping, and exciting business models around eliminating styrofoam. Also, they are both kind of over stuff, given mostly to first world privilege. They do share a few useful ideas, but the episode is mostly a mess. Thank god no one listens to this.

]]> Mike and Matt intended on discussing a holiday gift guide of their favorite things, but quickly became derailed with discussing the Greek alphabet, misadventures in shipping, and exciting business models around eliminating styrofoam. Also, they are both kind of over stuff, given mostly to first world privilege. They do share a few useful ideas, but the episode is mostly a mess. Thank god no one listens to this.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-9652635 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1648 29 full true The triangle of doom The triangle of doom Not satisfied with already being mediocre at many things, the gentlemen discuss the hobbies they always wanted to explore. They also explore the triangle that prevents them from picking up even more hobbies: Don’t know what to do, don’t know how to do it, and don’t have the time to do it.

]]> Not satisfied with already being mediocre at many things, the gentlemen discuss the hobbies they always wanted to explore. They also explore the triangle that prevents them from picking up even more hobbies: Don’t know what to do, don’t know how to do it, and don’t have the time to do it.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-9639296 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1949 28 full true So bad, they’re good So bad, they’re good A trip down memory lane…for more movies. Mike and Matt discuss movies that are generally regarded as bad, but they still love. Not be confused with movies so bad they are good, which is another topic altogether.

]]> A trip down memory lane…for more movies. Mike and Matt discuss movies that are generally regarded as bad, but they still love. Not be confused with movies so bad they are good, which is another topic altogether.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-9561636 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1863 27 full true Last Rites Last Rites Just in time for spooky season, the duo explores options for disposing of their remains after they shuffle off this mortal coil. Hilarity ensues. The creepiness will stay with you for days.

]]> Just in time for spooky season, the duo explores options for disposing of their remains after they shuffle off this mortal coil. Hilarity ensues. The creepiness will stay with you for days.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-9451495 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1900 26 full true Typhoid Mike Typhoid Mike Finally, your favorite scoundrels finish their in depth discussion of Love, Death, and Robots, culminating in an epic battle over their favorites. Also: discussions over public illness shaming in the midst of a pandemic.

]]> Finally, your favorite scoundrels finish their in depth discussion of Love, Death, and Robots, culminating in an epic battle over their favorites. Also: discussions over public illness shaming in the midst of a pandemic.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-9398621 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1086 25 full true Old Man in the Junkyard Old Man in the Junkyard Once again, the gentlemen discuss Volume 1 of Love, Death, and Robots, but not before reviewing Mike’s experience at Gencon. Episode mentioned: The Dump, Shape Shifters, Fish Night, Helping Hand

Links of interest:

Love, Death, and Robots

Gencon


]]> Once again, the gentlemen discuss Volume 1 of Love, Death, and Robots, but not before reviewing Mike’s experience at Gencon. Episode mentioned: The Dump, Shape Shifters, Fish Night, Helping Hand

Links of interest:

Love, Death, and Robots

Gencon


]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-9267999 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1871 24 full true Clockwork Manifesto Clockwork Manifesto The boys continue talking about Love , Death, and Robots (Volume 1), but not before following up on the previous episodes challenge to find non-dystopian science fiction. They discuss Beyond the Aquila Rift, Ice Age, Secret War, and Good Hunting.

Links of interest:


]]> The boys continue talking about Love , Death, and Robots (Volume 1), but not before following up on the previous episodes challenge to find non-dystopian science fiction. They discuss Beyond the Aquila Rift, Ice Age, Secret War, and Good Hunting.

Links of interest:


]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-9195513 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1624 23 full true Dread of the future brings us all together Dread of the future brings us all together Your favorite gentlemen of the night continue their exploration of Netflix’s Love, Death, and Robots by diving into Volume 1. Naturally. They discuss Sonnie’s Edge, Three Robots, When the Yogurt Took Over, The Witness, and Suits. Disheartened by the bleak vision for the future, they ask if there are examples of science fiction with a positive outcome?

]]> Your favorite gentlemen of the night continue their exploration of Netflix’s Love, Death, and Robots by diving into Volume 1. Naturally. They discuss Sonnie’s Edge, Three Robots, When the Yogurt Took Over, The Witness, and Suits. Disheartened by the bleak vision for the future, they ask if there are examples of science fiction with a positive outcome?

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-9123436 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2067 22 full true In Which We Come to the End (of Volume 2) In Which We Come to the End (of Volume 2) Mike and Matt discuss the final three episodes of Netflix’s Love, Death, and Robots: All Through the House, Life Hutch, and The Drowned Giant. Matt tries to take in too much meaning. Hilarity ensues.


]]> Mike and Matt discuss the final three episodes of Netflix’s Love, Death, and Robots: All Through the House, Life Hutch, and The Drowned Giant. Matt tries to take in too much meaning. Hilarity ensues.


]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8985593 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1313 21 full true Maybe living forever isn’t such a good thing Maybe living forever isn’t such a good thing The boys continue discussing Netflix’s animated sci fi anthology series, Love, Death, and Robots. This week, they discuss three episodes, Pop Squad, Snow in the Desert, and The Tall Grass. Maybe living forever isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.


]]> The boys continue discussing Netflix’s animated sci fi anthology series, Love, Death, and Robots. This week, they discuss three episodes, Pop Squad, Snow in the Desert, and The Tall Grass. Maybe living forever isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.


]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8974867 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1560 20 full true Cartoons aren’t just for kids Cartoons aren’t just for kids Mike and Matt deep dive into Netflix’s Love, Death, and Robots. Mike can’t follow directions, so we’re starting with Volume 2, looking at the first two entries, Automated Customer Service and Ice. Join us to learn more about the future of AI and body modifications. It’s a race to create machines that will kill us or for us to be too strong to be killed by machines.

]]> Mike and Matt deep dive into Netflix’s Love, Death, and Robots. Mike can’t follow directions, so we’re starting with Volume 2, looking at the first two entries, Automated Customer Service and Ice. Join us to learn more about the future of AI and body modifications. It’s a race to create machines that will kill us or for us to be too strong to be killed by machines.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8906549 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1848 19 full true Disneyland for Derelicts Disneyland for Derelicts The boys return from hiatus after some much needed summer travels. Both headed to the western side of the continent and regale you with stories of air travel, long drives, and the impending apocalypse.

]]> The boys return from hiatus after some much needed summer travels. Both headed to the western side of the continent and regale you with stories of air travel, long drives, and the impending apocalypse.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8863986 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 2004 18 full true Things we learned in quarantine Things we learned in quarantine Mike and Matt discuss things they’ve learned about themselves and the world in the past year of pandemic restrictions. This is not at all meant to be a discussion about the pandemic writ large or the tragedies of those impacted by it. This is only the personal perspective of two middle-aged white guys with good fortune in the middle west.

We’ll be taking a short hiatus for some summer shenanigans, but look forward to new episodes in late June.


]]> Mike and Matt discuss things they’ve learned about themselves and the world in the past year of pandemic restrictions. This is not at all meant to be a discussion about the pandemic writ large or the tragedies of those impacted by it. This is only the personal perspective of two middle-aged white guys with good fortune in the middle west.

We’ll be taking a short hiatus for some summer shenanigans, but look forward to new episodes in late June.


]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8593334 Wed, 26 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1775 17 full true More books! More books! Mike and Matt discuss books of a more adult persuasion. No, not like that.

]]> Mike and Matt discuss books of a more adult persuasion. No, not like that.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8535199 Wed, 19 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1738 16 full true Reading Room Reading Room Mike and Matt discuss some of their favorite books from their collective youth. Mostly a recollection of 80s and 90s horror novels.

]]> Mike and Matt discuss some of their favorite books from their collective youth. Mostly a recollection of 80s and 90s horror novels.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8508856 Wed, 12 May 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1787 15 full true In-tents In-tents Mike and Matt revisit memories of Boy Scouts. Includes discussions of the Knight’s Oath, merit badge misadventures, and high impact camping.

]]> Mike and Matt revisit memories of Boy Scouts. Includes discussions of the Knight’s Oath, merit badge misadventures, and high impact camping.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8458166 Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2123 14 full true The most dangerous places in the world The most dangerous places in the world Mike and Matt knock off a few follow up items and discuss places they'd like to visit. Includes inspirations from 8th grade assemblies, Peter Jackson movies, cryptozoology, and  statutes of limitations.

]]> Mike and Matt knock off a few follow up items and discuss places they'd like to visit. Includes inspirations from 8th grade assemblies, Peter Jackson movies, cryptozoology, and  statutes of limitations.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8408646 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2123 13 full true Get in the van Get in the van Mike and Matt are midwesterners at heart, but the landscape can prove to leave much to be desired. In this episode, the boys discuss some of the favorite places they have visited, both locally and farther (further) abroad.  And Mike reveals that he has never, not once, visited Hocking Hills.

]]> Mike and Matt are midwesterners at heart, but the landscape can prove to leave much to be desired. In this episode, the boys discuss some of the favorite places they have visited, both locally and farther (further) abroad.  And Mike reveals that he has never, not once, visited Hocking Hills.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8255863 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2192 12 full true The banana is a lie. The banana is a lie. Reading is so 2020. Mike and Matt discuss some of their favorite YouTube channels for fun and profit.

]]> Reading is so 2020. Mike and Matt discuss some of their favorite YouTube channels for fun and profit.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8240995 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1770 11 full true Easy ways to make the sky look awesome Easy ways to make the sky look awesome Hobby talks continue! Mike and Matt discuss their experience with photography, both analog and digital. High points include collecting sunrises, family slideshows, extreme adventures and making themselves appear awesome on social media.

]]> Hobby talks continue! Mike and Matt discuss their experience with photography, both analog and digital. High points include collecting sunrises, family slideshows, extreme adventures and making themselves appear awesome on social media.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8203792 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400 1746 10 full true Roll for Initiative Roll for Initiative This is the big daddy, the hobby that goes way back, that sets the undertone for every decision Mike and Matt have made as adults: Dungeons & Dragons. Join us as we discuss our long, convoluted history with the original tabletop roleplaying game and how it has shaped us over the years. Items of note:


]]> This is the big daddy, the hobby that goes way back, that sets the undertone for every decision Mike and Matt have made as adults: Dungeons & Dragons. Join us as we discuss our long, convoluted history with the original tabletop roleplaying game and how it has shaped us over the years. Items of note:


]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8171831 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2025 9 full true You guys ready to shred? You guys ready to shred? We are definitely not rock stars, but have both dabbled with playing the guitar for years. The boys discuss their history with the axe and the struggles with hitting plateaus in any hobby. 


]]> We are definitely not rock stars, but have both dabbled with playing the guitar for years. The boys discuss their history with the axe and the struggles with hitting plateaus in any hobby. 


]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8153243 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1823 8 full true War is always fair War is always fair More Hobbies! The boys let their nerd show a little by discussing misadventures in miniature gaming over the years.


]]> More Hobbies! The boys let their nerd show a little by discussing misadventures in miniature gaming over the years.


]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8084033 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1817 7 full true Hobbies, we have a few... Hobbies, we have a few... Mike and Matt are passionate about one thing: collecting hobbies. They discuss their habits of going deep into hobbies for short amounts of time, resulting in varying levels of reward and frustration. The boys explore lifelong interests in backpacking and Magic: The Gathering, two subjects that rarely find the same venue.


]]> Mike and Matt are passionate about one thing: collecting hobbies. They discuss their habits of going deep into hobbies for short amounts of time, resulting in varying levels of reward and frustration. The boys explore lifelong interests in backpacking and Magic: The Gathering, two subjects that rarely find the same venue.


]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8070902 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500 2572 6 full true Time capsule of our free time Time capsule of our free time The duo finishes the list of movies their sons need to see with the ones that are a bit too mature. Matt is happy about the seasonal release of Bell's Hopslam. Mike is excited about nothing. At all.  Films discussed:

  • Full Metal Jacket
  • Blazing Saddles
  • Revenge of the Nerds
  • Pulp Fiction
  • Blade Runner
  • The Godfather
  • Goodfellas
  • Jaws
  • Braveheart
  • Fight Club 
]]> The duo finishes the list of movies their sons need to see with the ones that are a bit too mature. Matt is happy about the seasonal release of Bell's Hopslam. Mike is excited about nothing. At all.  Films discussed:

  • Full Metal Jacket
  • Blazing Saddles
  • Revenge of the Nerds
  • Pulp Fiction
  • Blade Runner
  • The Godfather
  • Goodfellas
  • Jaws
  • Braveheart
  • Fight Club 
]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-8069438 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1567 5 full true How long is this list anyway? How long is this list anyway? Mike and Matt finally wrap up the list of movies their sons need to watch right now to fully appreciate meme culture and the Simpsons. Matt becomes disturbed by his overuse of the word "Absolutely". The list includes:

  • Inception
  • Die Hard
  • The Princess Bride
  • Spaceballs
  • Rocky
  • WarGames
  • 2001: A Space Odyssey
  • Black Hawk Down
  • The Shawshank Redemption
]]> Mike and Matt finally wrap up the list of movies their sons need to watch right now to fully appreciate meme culture and the Simpsons. Matt becomes disturbed by his overuse of the word "Absolutely". The list includes:

  • Inception
  • Die Hard
  • The Princess Bride
  • Spaceballs
  • Rocky
  • WarGames
  • 2001: A Space Odyssey
  • Black Hawk Down
  • The Shawshank Redemption
]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-7967275 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500 2260 4 full true Don't be a grave robber Don't be a grave robber The movie list continues! The boys revisit James Bond with updates. Mike confronts his subconscious obsession with Bruce Willis. Movies include:

  • Saving Private Ryan
  • Armageddon
  • Apollo 13
  • The Right Stuff*
  • The Fifth Element
  • Highlander
  • Predator
  • Alien(s)

*Also, we recognize Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier, not John Glenn. Sorry.

]]> The movie list continues! The boys revisit James Bond with updates. Mike confronts his subconscious obsession with Bruce Willis. Movies include:

  • Saving Private Ryan
  • Armageddon
  • Apollo 13
  • The Right Stuff*
  • The Fifth Element
  • Highlander
  • Predator
  • Alien(s)

*Also, we recognize Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier, not John Glenn. Sorry.

]]> Matt Dennis & Mike Grimmett Buzzsprout-7655917 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0500 2767 3 full true Sometimes you have to talk them into it Sometimes you have to talk them into it The address more challenges with dated movies for modern audiences. Matt confronts some serious gaps in his viewing history. Movies discussed:

  • The Terminator
  • The Matrix
  • The Lord of the Rings
  • Schindler's List
  • Gladiator
  • The Rock
]]> The address more challenges with dated movies for modern audiences. Matt confronts some serious gaps in his viewing history. Movies discussed:

  • The Terminator
  • The Matrix
  • The Lord of the Rings
  • Schindler's List
  • Gladiator
  • The Rock
]]> Matthew Dennis Buzzsprout-7632853 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1872 2 full true It's our duty It's our duty Mike and Matt kick off a new venture by discussing movies they feel obligated to show their sons as part of their cultural education. The list includes:

  • Star Wars
  • Indiana Jones
  • Harry Potter
  • James Bond
]]> Mike and Matt kick off a new venture by discussing movies they feel obligated to show their sons as part of their cultural education. The list includes:

  • Star Wars
  • Indiana Jones
  • Harry Potter
  • James Bond
]]> Matthew Dennis Buzzsprout-7432816 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1900 1 full true